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Constitution Cyprus, in 36 editions.
The entry for Cyprus published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 24 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 24
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Constitution” (1990 to 2025).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus, which was renamed the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 1983;
- a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum in May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently; in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus, which was renamed the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 1983; a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum in May 1985
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus, which was renamed the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 1983;
- a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum in May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised
constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and
Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently; in 1975 Turkish Cypriots
created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the Turkish
Federated State of Cyprus, which was renamed the Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus in 1983; a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by
referendum in May 1985
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum in May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised
constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and
Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently; in 1975 Turkish Cypriots
created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the Turkish "Turkish
Federated State of Cyprus, Cyprus," which was renamed the Turkish "Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus Cyprus" in 1983; a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by
referendum in May 1985
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum in 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised
constitution to govern the island and to better relations between
Greek and
Turkish Cypriots
within the "Turkish
"Turkish Republic of
the Turkish area passed by
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own Constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new Constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for a
new or revised
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intermittently; in 1975
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of Cyprus," which was renamed the
Cyprus" in 1983; a new Constitution for
referendum in on 5 May 1985
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for a
a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better
relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held
intermittently; in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their ownConstitution constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State
State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern
Northern Cyprus" in 1983; a new Constitution constitution for the Turkish area
passed by
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new constitution for the Turkish area passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for
new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better
relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held
intermittently; in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own
constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated
of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of
Cyprus" in 1983; a new constitution for the Turkish area
referendum on 5 May 1985
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new constitution for the Turkish Cypriot area passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis for a
new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better
relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held
intermittently; in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own
constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State
of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus" in 1983; a new constitution for the Turkish Cypriot area
passed by
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new constitution for the Turkish Cypriot area passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis
for a
relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held
intermittently; in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own
constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State
State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern
Northern Cyprus" in 1983; a new constitution for the Turkish Cypriot area
area passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
The same text in 4 editions, 2000 to 2003.
- 16 August 1960;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently;
- in 1975 Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" in 1983;
- a new constitution for the Turkish Cypriot area passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; negotiations to create the basis
- 16 August 1960;
- from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s;
- in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983;
- a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently; intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which was renamed became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983; a new constitution for the Turkish Cypriot area "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
The same text in 2005 and 2006.
- 16 August 1960;
- from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government;
- negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s;
- in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983;
- a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
16 August 1960; from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
16 August 1960
note: from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
16 August 1960; 1960
note: from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
16 August 1960
note: from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
16 August 1960
note:
from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
16 August 1960
note: from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
16 August 1960
note:
from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared their independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
16 August 1960
note: from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which they then called the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
16 August 1960
note:
from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and for better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s; in 1975, following the 1974 Turkish intervention, Turkish Cypriots created their own constitution and governing bodies within the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus," which became they then called the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" when the Turkish Cypriots declared independence in 1983; a new constitution for the "TRNC" passed by referendum on 5 May 1985, although the "TRNC" remains unrecognized by any country other than Turkey
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- note - in 1963, the constitution broke down as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC);
- in 1985, the TRNC approved its own constitution (2013)
Rewritten: too little of the 2012 text remains to mark the changes.
ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution broke down as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC); in 1985, the TRNC approved its own constitution (2013)
The same text in 2014 and 2015.
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC");
- in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution (2013)
ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution broke down was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the Turkish "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC); Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the TRNC "TRNC" approved its own constitution (2013)
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- amended 1996, 2013;
- note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC");
- in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution (2016)
ratified 16 August 1960; amended 1996, 2013; note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution (2013) (2016)
- history:
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC");
- in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
- amendments:
- constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the “Greek Community” and the “Turkish Community”;
- however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964;
- amended several times, last in 2016
- constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the Assembly of the Republic;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum;
- amended 2014
Rewritten: too little of the 2016 text remains to mark the changes.
history: ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
amendments: constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the “Greek Community” and the “Turkish Community”; however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964; amended several times, last in 2016
constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the Assembly of the Republic; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum; amended 2014
- history:
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC");
- in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution (2016)
- amendments:
- constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community";
- however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964;
- amended several times, last in 2016 (2016)
- constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the Assembly of the Republic;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum;
- amended 2014
history: ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution (2016)
amendments: constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the “Greek Community” "Greek Community" and the “Turkish Community”; "Turkish Community"; however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964; amended several times, last in 2016 (2016)
constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the Assembly of the Republic; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum; amended 2014
- history:
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC");
- in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
- amendments:
- constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community";
- however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964;
- amended 10 times, last in 2016
- constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic";
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum;
- amended 2014 (2019)
history: ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution (2016)
amendments: constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community"; however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964; amended several 10 times, last in 2016 (2016)
constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the Assembly "Assembly of the Republic; Republic"; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum; amended 2014 (2019)
- history:
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC");
- in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
- amendments:
- constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community";
- however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964;
- amended 10 times, last in 2016
- constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic";
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum;
- amended 2014
history: ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
amendments: constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community"; however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964; amended 10 times, last in 2016
constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic"; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum; amended 2014 (2019)
The same text in 4 editions, 2021 to 2024.
- history:
- ratified 16 August 1960;
- note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government;
- Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC");
- in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
- amendments:
- constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community";
- however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964;
- amended many times, last in 2020;
- constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic";
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum;
- amended 2014
history: ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
amendments: constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - proposed by the House of Representatives; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community"; however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964; amended 10 many times, last in 2016 2020;
constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic"; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum; amended 2014
- history:
- ratified 16 August 1960
- amendment process:
- constitution of the Republic of Cyprus -- proposed by the House of Representatives;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community";
- however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964
- constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” -- proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic";
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum
note: in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
history: ratified 16 August 1960; note - in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution 1960amendments: amendment process: constitution of the Republic of Cyprus - -- proposed by the House of Representatives; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community"; however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964; amended many times, last in 2020; 1964
constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” - -- proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic"; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum; amended 2014 referendum
note: in 1963, the constitution was partly suspended as Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government; Turkish-held territory in 1983 was declared the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"); in 1985, the "TRNC" approved its own constitution
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Cyprus: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/cyprus/constitution.